Processors

AMD Athlon 200GE review

If you are in the market for a very simple processor that will cover all your browsing or media center needs, hey, AMD might just have the perfect value proc available. The Athlon series is back, join us as we review the Athlon 200GE.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX review

How does a 24 core processor with 48 threads sound at a price of 1299 USD? Yeah, it might be a mighty compelling product. AMD is back at it again in their Core wars as they release the Threadripper Gen2 based 2970WX with a base clock of 3.0 GHz and Turbo to 4.2 GHz, this is what we call a massively threading processor.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X review

How does a 12 core processor with 24 threads sound at a price of 649 USD? Yeah, it might be a mighty compelling product. AMD is back at it again in their Core wars as they release the Threadripper Gen2 based 2920X with a base clock of 3.5 GHz and Turbo to 4.3 GHz, this is a seriously threading processor.

Intel Core i9 9900K processor review

In this review we take the new flagship mainstream processor for a test-drive, meet the premium Coffee Lake-S eight-core processor that has been discussed so abundantly lately. This little beast has eight cores, sixteen threads and gets turbo bins that reach 5.0 GHz. Pair it with a nice Z390 motherboard and you will be looking at mighty fine performance and a downright excellent gaming processor.

Intel Core i7 9700K processor review

It is time to review that secondary Coffee Lake-S refresh release. In this review we put some blisters on the Core i7 9700K. This is the higher end mainstream processor. With eight cores it is aimed at the Z390 chipset based platform. But is it an interesting enough proc with just 8 threads, as this dawg does have hyper-threading?

Intel Core i5 9600K processor review

Intel's Coffee Lake-S refresh for the second half of 2018 invokes three processors. Two eight-core ones, and a six-core version. In this review, we test out the Core i5 9600K. This is the new mainstream processor that you can seat into your Z390 or Z370 (update your bios first please) chipset based motherboard. If you want to build a gaming rig, this processor is your best value bet in the new 9000 series.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X review

Perhaps the sweetest of the new Threadripper Gen2 releases is what we review here, the new 16-core / 32-thread Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. With a base clock of 3.5 GHz and Turbo to 4.4 GHz, this is a mean crunching machine!

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX review

Ryzen processors have been refreshed, now the turn goes to AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors receiving that Pinnacle Ridge upgrade. In this review we check out the all new 32-core / 64-threads flagship Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, oh - we have some test results to share with you alright!

Preview: Unboxing Threadripper 2950X & 2990WX

Soon the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and 2990WX reviews will go live, however, to fill that gap in time AMD has allowed the media to show some photos of the press-kits they have sent out. Join us in a sneak preview of what AMD has in store for you guys.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 review

It is time to have a look at the non-X model Ryzen 7 2700. This eight-core processor is 30 bucks cheaper compared to the 2700X model. The essence, heck even the hardware is the same, however, the 2700 is clocked substantially lower and the X models are better binned and has better default clock frequencies. If you are willing to tweak a bit yourself, you can save cash and retrieve the very same performance. The Ryzen 7 2700 has eight-cores and sixteen threads priced pretty at just 299 USD.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 review

It is time to have a look at the non-X model Ryzen 5 2600. The 'regular' six-core proc is a few tenners cheaper compared to the 2600X model, but really, it's the same stuff. It's just that the X is better binned and has better default clock frequencies. However, if you are willing to tweak a bit yourself, you can save them few tenners and retrieve the very same performance. The Ryzen 5 2600 has six-cores and twelve threads and is ready 'n waiting for you at a pretty spectacular value price. A perfect piece of silicon for proper threading and gaming? Well, let's find out!

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X review

We review the new 12nm Zen+ AMD Ryzen update, the Ryzen 7 2700X processor running at 4.3 GHz is in da house and gets reviewed today. What will they bring in terms of performance, paired as well with the new X470 series motherboards?

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X review

In this review, we test the Ryzen 5 2600X review. The new six-core flagship comes with twelve threads and increased base and turbo frequencies. How does 3.6 GHz on the base-clock and 4.2 GHz on the boost clock sound? Armed with a pretty spectacular value price, this might be the new CPU for many to get their overall desktop and PC Gaming freak on going.

Intel Core i5 8600 processor (65W) review

Intel released a new six-core processor the Core i5 8600 (non-K model) through our benchmark paces. This proc is again a six-core processor that you will need to seat on a Z370, H370 or B360 chipset based motherboard. While it isn't fitted with hyper-threading, it might, however, be one sweet gaming processor with its low 65W TDP, a 3.1 GHz base-clock and an all-core turbo of 4.1 GHz.

Retro review: Intel Sandy Bridge Core i7 2600K - 2018 review

It was 2011 when Intel released Sandy Bridge, so we grab Core i7 2600K and revisit it in the year 2018, apply Windows 10 and compare that Core i7 2600K towards Ryzen 1800X and Core i7 8700K through our processor and gaming benchmark paces.

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G review

They're here, Vega based desktop APUs (Raven Ridge) from AMD, in this review we take the Ryzen 5 2400G for a spin. AMD has been going strong with their processors, and now increases their market validity by adding a series of processors that have built-in graphics capabilities, APUs.

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G review

At 99 USD we peek at the four core Ryzen 3 2200G, this puppy is an integrated Radeon Vega based desktop APU (Raven Ridge) that is priced very competitively, yet comes with a 3.5 GHz base and 3.7 GHz boost clock. Not bad, eh?

Intel Core i5 8600K processor review

We'll check out the more mainstream six-core proc from Intel as we put the Core i5 8600K through our benchmark paces. This $257 USD proc is again a six-core processor that you will need to seat on a Z370 chipset based motherboard. While it isn't fitted enabled with hyper-threading, it might, however, be one sweet gaming processor with its all-core turbo to 4.1 GHz and again it being tweakable to 5.0 GHz on all six cores.

Intel Core i7 8700K processor review

It is time to check out the new six-core proc from Intel, yes the Core i7 8700K will be put through our benchmark paces and yes this is Coffee Lake, Intel's new mainstream processor that you will need to seat on a Z370 chipset based motherboard. The processor does a good job and manages to make a sturdy impression, as well as it being tweakable to 5.0 GHz on all six cores.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X review

Today is the day that many have been waiting on, AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors have been unleashed, the review embargoes are lifted and as such, welcome to the first HEDT AMD Processor review. In this review we check out the flagship Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, oh - we have some test results to share with you alright!

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X review

Next to the sixteen core Ryzen Threadripper 1950X processor AMD also has released its twelve core Ryzen Threadripper 1920X processor which we review in this article. So what's it gonna be for you, what does make more sense: 12 or 16 cores?

Sneak preview: Unboxing Threadripper 1920X & 1950X

Soon the AMD Ryzen Threadripper review will go live, however to fill that gap in time AMD has allowed the media to show some photos of the press-kits they have send out. Join us in a sneak preview of what AMD has shipped out.

Tech preview: Threadripper 1900X - 1920X & 1950X

In this technology preview we'll have a closer look as to what AMD is releasing with Ryzen Threadripper with the product announced and launching today. There will be three Threadripper processors, all available starting this month with respective X399 motherboards available.

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X review

It really is an all-new first, entry level processors are going quad-core. AMD is at it again with their Ryzen 3 series processors, in this review we test their Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X. That means you can gain tremendous performance in the lowest price bracket. Yep, mainstream performance for low-end prices!